Balsamic Vinegars

Extraordinary BalsamicReview Date: 08/19/2011;
Anonymous Banda Rossa offers the most impressive balance of quality and price in a balsamic vinegar. From the time I first discovered it in Italy, it has had a permanent place among my condiments.

Banda Rossa Balsamic Vinegar by Giuseppe GiustiReview Date: 04/27/2011;
By: Jon Slocum
(
Knoxville,
TN
)
This is as close as you can get to Traditional Balsamic Vinegar without spending the big bucks. A real treat and a good value.

no less than the red stripeReview Date: 01/04/2009;
By: Rachel Smith
(
Great Neck,
NY
)
Sour perfectly blended with complex fruit sweetness and a remarkable lack of acidity surrounding it. Not merely tart/sweet, an undertone of caramel and pepper sees to that.

Treat yourself...........Review Date: 09/15/2009;
By: Michael Chazen
(
Jasper,
GA
)
This is the one you won't feel guilty about when you drizzle it over some fruit or on that very special "compote"

Wonderful!Review Date: 04/07/2009;
By: rachel simeone
(
san francisco,
CA
)
A local chef recommended this vinegar and it is delicious. We received our shipment promptly and are enjoying the product on our salad nightly.

Enjoying Emilia RomanaReview Date: 09/15/2009;
By: Michael Chazen
(
Jasper,
GA
)
When you reach for anything that you need Balsamico for, use this!
The difference between this and "other products" called balsamico is totally apparent from the moment you open the bottle.

Can't Get EnoughReview Date: 04/14/2011;
By: Tara Bleakley
(
Knoxville,
TN
)
There is no turning back to ordinary Balsamic Vinegar after having this!

Lisa HaleReview Date: 08/26/2009;
By: Lisa Hale
(
Elkhorn,
WI
)
I found this balsamic vinegar on your website and I love it! The flavor is so rich and sweet. It pours like maple syrup.
I sent it as a gift to my sister and now her entire family loves it.
I just sent it again as her birthday present.

YUM!!!Review Date: 01/21/2010;
By: Sean Evans
(
Dayton,
OH
)
This balsamic is absolutely spot on for every day use. I enjoy drizzling it over some pasta and soaking up the rest with a freshly baked piece of a French loaf.

Balsamic vinegarReview Date: 01/26/2010;
Anonymous This is our third bottle and we'll continue to buy it. Nice and thick and rich flavor, goes well on almost anything we've tried. Especially good with carmelized brussel sprouts.

Just the best balsamic i have ever tasted...Review Date: 06/06/2015;
By: Kathleen Wetherby
(
Dover,
MA
)
I'm a bit of a nut about balsamic vinegars. I've tried innumerable brands over the years and I've just decided that life is too short for cheap balsamic! Of the expensive ones, this is by far my favorite. It is thick, sweet and tart in a complex and pure way. I buy the gold label to use in cooking or when a recipe calls for a lot or a reduction sauce, but this is the one I use for salads or to finish a dish, when the flavor of the balsamic will be prominent. It's not cheap, but once you taste it, you will think it's a good value.
We also appreciate that Avanti Savioa packages their balsamics securely! That was an issue for us with another vendor.

Exquisite balsamic...Review Date: 06/02/2015;
By: Edgardo Lob
(
Greenville,
PA
)
Since first trying this product we are hooked. Just the thickness of it promises gustatory pleasures. Once using the product we can not go back to the watery diluted vinegars served in restaurants or from the shelf. We buy this by the case and have hooked several of our friends who swear by this product. The best decision we have made regarding vinegars. Bravo..You will adore it...

Giusti Balsamic GustoReview Date: 03/30/2015;
Anonymous I've personally never tried an Italian Balsamic before. Now I don't know how I will ever go back to the "imitation" balsamic vinegar that is mostly sold in large chain grocery stores. Giusti Balsamic vinegar is deliciously thick and has a superb sweetness to go along with fruity nose.

balsamic vinegarReview Date: 06/29/2011;
By: Deborah Weiler
(
Arlington,
VT
)
This is one of my favorites. I feel so rich having this in my kitchen. My husband loves Italian cooking and this is one of his favorites too. He has a high expectation with Italian dining and this is a thumbs up for him.

Now for the good stuff.Review Date: 05/13/2010;
By: Stephen Franco
(
Harrison,
AR
)
A bottle of Riccardo/IL Denso is my first venture beyond $10/bottle grocery store balsamic. The Riccardo is certainly in a different league than what I've used before.
As you can see, I don't have much basis for a comparative review, but I will say that I and everyone who has tasted the Riccardo are amazed. I'm ruined now, no more grocery store faux-balsamic for me, It's time for the good stuff!

Brian K.Review Date: 10/30/2009;
By: Brian Kuhn
(
Hemingford,
NE
)
We first came upon this fine balsamic on a trip to Italy, purchasing two bottles at Italian Loves, a little wine and balsamic tasting shop we found in Firenze. The price was double what you find here. I was going to buy it again from Italian Loves' web site, cringing at the cost of shipping, when I decided to go to Giuseppe Giusti's web site and contact them directly to see if they had outlets here in the U.S. The marketing director pointed me here, to Avanti Savoia. Bottom line -- The Riccardo/IL Denso is superb for cooking, as well as by itself on Parmigiano-Reggiano. Get it. Heck, at this price, get two!

So Good!Review Date: 08/25/2009;
By: Robb Blanchette
(
Plano,
TX
)
I used this on watermelon as an amuse bouche and it was incredible! My guests wanted more!

Il Meglio BalsamicoReview Date: 06/17/2009;
Anonymous Delicioso! A really nice balsamic vinegar at a really great price. This is the sweetest, thickest balsamic I've found at this price point and I recommend it to all my friends.

No substitute for the real thingReview Date: 09/14/2010;
By: Michael Blumberg
(
Plantation,
FL
)
I've been to Modena and seen the process for making this balsamic. You get what you pay for.One of my few indulgences for when I make my Sicilian Tuna Salad

Gifts Under $100

5 starsReview Date: 04/22/2010;
By: Janette Mitchell
(
Puyallup,
WA
)
I have purchased your olive oil in the past and was happy with my purchase. This purchase was a gift for my sister. She opened both bottles so we could taste and they are delicious as well. The bottles are beautiful too.

No substitute for the real thingReview Date: 09/14/2010;
By: Michael Blumberg
(
Plantation,
FL
)
I've been to Modena and seen the process for making this balsamic. You get what you pay for.One of my few indulgences for when I make my Sicilian Tuna Salad

Gourmet Sea Salts

Alaea Sea SaltReview Date: 12/22/2009;
By: Kenneth McLaren
(
Elk Grove Village,
IL
)
This we found was great for creating a brine for our Christmas Turkey, as suggested it imparts some nice subtle flavors for use with roasted and barbecue meats.

Fun and Exciting! Review Date: 03/23/2009;
By: Sean Evans
(
Dayton,
OH
)
We love all of the sea salts we ordered. They are often a topic of discussion as they are used more as a display item in the kitchen. Look and work very well in the Olde Thompson Bavaria salt mill.

Bolivian Rose SaltReview Date: 12/22/2009;
By: Kenneth McLaren
(
Elk Grove Village,
IL
)
This was fun with salmon, the size of the coarse pieces are great for cooking. Use either a salt grinder or your mortar and pestle for the table.

Fun and ExcitingReview Date: 03/23/2009;
By: Sean Evans
(
Dayton,
OH
)
We love all of the sea salts we ordered. They are often a topic of discussion as they are used more as a display item in the kitchen. Look and work very well in the Olde Thompson Bavaria salt mill.

There's salt, and then there's salt.Review Date: 05/13/2010;
By: Stephen Franco
(
Harrison,
AR
)
A revelation! If you're like me and always thought salt was salt was salt. Try some Cyprus flake.
It even looks cool, crystallizes into pyramid shapes of varying sizes. Melts well when used in a sauce or soup, maintains some crunch when used on grilled meat. I like it.

Amazing Flavor!Review Date: 02/24/2009;
By: Angela Napolitano
(
Greer,
SC
)
I love to use this smoked sea salt on meats. It adds a dimension of flavor to any meat. I get rave reviews from guests when I grill using this salt.

Fun and ExcitingReview Date: 03/23/2009;
By: Sean Evans
(
Dayton,
OH
)
We love all of the sea salts we ordered. They are often a topic of discussion as they are used more as a display item in the kitchen. Look and work very well in the Olde Thompson Bavaria salt mill.

Himilayan Pink SaltReview Date: 03/08/2009;
Anonymous You only need to us a little of this salt. It takes a little getting used to, but because it helps in lowering blood pressure and has all those minerals in it and you only have to use a litte, I think it's a good buy.

Himilayan Pink SaltReview Date: 03/08/2009;
By: Kellie Laporte
(
Wolcott,
CT
)
You only need to us a little of this salt. It takes a little getting used to, but because it helps in lowering blood pressure and has all those minerals in it and you only have to use a litte, I think it's a good buy.

Perfect for meat or veggiesReview Date: 07/17/2009;
By: Theresa Darling
(
Warren,
PA
)
My husband and I decided we could never do without this salt, now that we've tried it. Great for meat eaters and vegetarians, it adds the natural smokey flavor we love about campfire cooking or grilling.

Fun and ExcitingReview Date: 03/23/2009;
By: Sean Evans
(
Dayton,
OH
)
We love all of the sea salts we ordered. They are often a topic of discussion as they are used more as a display item in the kitchen. Look and work very well in the Olde Thompson Bavaria salt mill.

We love this salt!Review Date: 11/17/2008;
By: Janice Tocher
(
Knoxville,
TN
)
It brings an excellent smoky flavor to steamed vegetables and anything else it's used in.
TIP: the flavor is best if you add after cooking.

Honey from Around the World

Like no other.Review Date: 07/06/2012;
By: James H. Prentice
(
Los Angeles,
CA
)
Impossible to Imagine Bees gathering at a pine cone fest, but, that's exactly what this honey suggests.
Very unique and savory.
Treasure each serving of this nector and swoon.
I've had to hide this one from myself on occasion from a deep desire it gives me to go mountain climbing. I live at the beach in Southern California. Ha.

Blueberry PreservesReview Date: 11/09/2010;
By: Stephen Eddy
(
Winfield,
IL
)
An exceptional product! Perfect for your morning bagel or English muffin, and certainly to be thoroughly enjoyed by those who do not care for little seeds in their teeth or dentures!

VERY Berry indeed!Review Date: 04/24/2009;
By: Janice Tocher
(
Knoxville,
TN
)
Just had my first taste of these preserves - while I don't typically go for seeded preserves, the seeds in these don't get stuck in my teeth and they add a nice texture. The flavor is wonderful!

Lowcountry Berry Berry PreservesReview Date: 03/18/2009;
Anonymous Very rich full flavor, one of the best I have ever tasted

Full of fresh plum flavor...Review Date: 12/24/2014;
By: David J Sanders
(
Catawba,
SC
)
This preserve spread smoothly and maintains that distinctive plum flavor that we all remember as a kid. It is certainly a pleasant switch from the usual jams and jellies.

If you like strawberry's?Review Date: 11/04/2012;
By: lawrence mccauley
(
rathdrum,
ID
)
This is the preserves for you.

Strawberry PreservesReview Date: 06/20/2011;
By: Melissa Hartley
(
Adrian,
MO
)
My son (age 16) just loved these preserves! He has raved about them nonstop since I opened them :) So glad I decided to order this product! Thank you..

Blueberry PreservesReview Date: 11/09/2010;
By: Stephen Eddy
(
Winfield,
IL
)
An exceptional product! Perfect for your morning bagel or English muffin, and certainly to be thoroughly enjoyed by those who do not care for little seeds in their teeth or dentures!

VERY Berry indeed!Review Date: 04/24/2009;
By: Janice Tocher
(
Knoxville,
TN
)
Just had my first taste of these preserves - while I don't typically go for seeded preserves, the seeds in these don't get stuck in my teeth and they add a nice texture. The flavor is wonderful!

Lowcountry Berry Berry PreservesReview Date: 03/18/2009;
Anonymous Very rich full flavor, one of the best I have ever tasted

If you like corn relish, you'll love this!Review Date: 07/12/2011;
By: Janice Tocher
(
Knoxville,
TN
)
Living in the south, I've developed a fondness for good corn relish. This stuff is great! The corn is not mushy and the taste is excellent.

ComfortingReview Date: 12/02/2010;
By: Peggy Ferguson
(
St Augustine,
FL
)
We really enjoyed the veg soup! It won't be my last order for it either.
Some of the vegetables Bill hadn't tried.The okra was one that he wasn't acquainted with but liked it mixed in with the other.This is a healthy meal and filled to the rim. A little "tangy".

Lowcountry Sweet Potato ButterReview Date: 03/08/2011;
By: barbara argoe
(
richmond,
VA
)
I thought it would be better or at least as good as the pumpkin butter that I make; it wasn't. It had an after taste that I did not care for when eaten by itself. It was pretty good on bread.

DeliziosoReview Date: 12/02/2010;
By: Peggy Ferguson
(
St Augustine,
FL
)
This is good as well as "good for the eyes". I've always enjoyed meals with this veg included. I'm going to try it that way with some spices added & how about marshmallows?
I like applebutter as well, eating it on toast at breakfast, so I will experiment with it too.
The 1st taste has a vinegary taste but haven't looked at contents yet.
Thanks for teaching me about the foods I would have never known without "AvantiSovia". These are my words as I didn't read yours until I got through.

Full of fresh plum flavor...Review Date: 12/24/2014;
By: David J Sanders
(
Catawba,
SC
)
This preserve spread smoothly and maintains that distinctive plum flavor that we all remember as a kid. It is certainly a pleasant switch from the usual jams and jellies.

If you like strawberry's?Review Date: 11/04/2012;
By: lawrence mccauley
(
rathdrum,
ID
)
This is the preserves for you.

Strawberry PreservesReview Date: 06/20/2011;
By: Melissa Hartley
(
Adrian,
MO
)
My son (age 16) just loved these preserves! He has raved about them nonstop since I opened them :) So glad I decided to order this product! Thank you..

Maple Syrup and Pancake Mixes

Great Breakfast (or?) Late DinnerReview Date: 12/02/2010;
By: Peggy Ferguson
(
St Augustine,
FL
)
These are as good as the recipe I had from "Better Homes & Gardens" that was destroyed by fire of my daughters house.
Bill & I have really enjoyed the home taste of them, yum!
Here in FL we have to beware of bugs in this, flour, cornmeal so what I haven't used yet I keep in my freezer. Bay leafs are also good for "no bugs".
I bought 2 at that time & gave one to Staci (daughter) to enjoy too.

Use it solo or mixed with another oil...Review Date: 07/13/2011;
By: Theresa Darling
(
Warren,
PA
)
Enjoyed it in a 3-bean salad, and added a dash to another olive oil to fry up some mushroom burgers. Excellent flavor addition each time. This oil ranks right up there with all the other Colonna oils I've tried!

Greek Orzo was good.Review Date: 01/11/2012;
By: Brenda Riley
(
Buford,
GA
)
I used the recipe that was on the package and found it to be rather bland. I had to kick it up a bit for our tastes. We love Greek food, and use orzo often for salads and in soups and side dishes. This was just okay, nothing super special.

Great Pasta FlavorReview Date: 06/23/2010;
By: Alfred Falcone
(
Norwood,
MA
)
This is a fantastic pasta. It has great flavor, and goes great with large vegetable (cauliflower) sauces as well as cherry tomato style sauces.

Best for the "True Fettuccine Alfredo"Review Date: 08/23/2012;
Anonymous Recipe by Lynne Rosetto-Kasper of NPR's "The Splendid Table" fame. Her recipe calls for only best quality heavy cream and Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese along with a bit of butter and the Best-Quality Fettuccine available and this is certainly that! I love to add minced Prosciutto it and my family loves it! Plus you dinner on the table in 30 to 40 minutes max!

Nice 'bite'Review Date: 11/18/2010;
By: Janice Tocher
(
Knoxville,
TN
)
This pasta has just a hint of spice - excellent with just about any sauce we've thrown at it...

Linguine with PeperoncinoReview Date: 05/17/2009;
By: Merry Thomas
(
Chandler,
AZ
)
I will never use any other pasta with my spaghetti sauce again! Absolutely delightful- it adds spunk to spice up this dish!!

Exceeds ExpectationsReview Date: 03/18/2011;
By: Richard Noble
(
Quincy,
WA
)
Garofalo Spaghettini is an excellent choice. The flavor is very good, and the texture allows the noodle to hold sauce exceptionally well. Prior to cooking, if you run your fingers down it, this noodle is slightly rough - like fine sandpaper. This allows it to hold sauce better than many of its competitors.

grandchildren's favoriteReview Date: 08/30/2011;
By: mary hope gagnon
(
ft pierce,
FL
)
My youngest was trying to describe the shape he likes the best...this was it. he liked the chewiness and they way it held the sauce.

Great Flavor!Review Date: 01/21/2015;
By: Thomas Thiel
(
Cottonwood,
CA
)
I was very surprised at the ease of cooking this! I have made risotto in the past with mixed results, I found this to be the perfect texture. The flavor is light and not fake or salty like most supermarket boxed rice. It had a very subtle tart flavor from the artichoke that tasted "clean". I used water and chicken stock when I made it for added flavor. The portion size is perfect. I would buy again!

mrmacReview Date: 05/24/2012;
By: Charles McNeilly
(
Live Oak,
TX
)
Very Easy to prepare and very good

Flavor is outstanding!Review Date: 11/11/2009;
By: Janice Tocher
(
Knoxville,
TN
)
I had purchased this product a few months ago and just got around to trying it out last night. My first spoonful was a wonderful combination of just the right seasoning and the right amount of Artichoke (one of my fav veggies!) flavor.
There was one problem with this dish though - I couldn't stop eating it!

Gave To DaughterReview Date: 12/02/2010;
By: Peggy Ferguson
(
St Augustine,
FL
)
My daughter works and is also a "soccer mom" so she doesn't have much time to spend in the kitchen. I try to help her with easy meals so I gave this to her. I'm sure she liked it as they eat a lot of rice dishes.

Italian Risotto with Tomato and BasilReview Date: 07/23/2010;
By: Very easy to make and tastes great. Instructions on package were very easy to follow.

Delicious Review Date: 10/02/2009;
By: Kristine Cowan
(
Los Angeles,
CA
)
Not only is this delicious but it is very easy to make. Also try the asparagus version.

Amazing FlavorReview Date: 09/28/2009;
By: Ben Slocum
(
Knoxville,
TN
)
The flavor is perfect and exactly what you would expect. When it comes to risotto my wife always says NO, but I made this for dinner one night and it converted her to a believer! Rissotos can be tricky, but this was easy. Just follow the directions for a perfect risotto.

wonderful Italian brown riceReview Date: 07/03/2009;
By: Paul Hamburg
(
Chestnut Hill,
MA
)
This is the best of two worlds-----something close to Arborio in a brown whole-grain rice. It is simply delicious!

Beautiful color and wonderful flavor!Review Date: 10/02/2014;
By: Vicki Stewart
(
Saint Peters,
MO
)
I love to serve this rice with a beautifully griiled filet of salmon. The color combination on the plate looks amazing and the nutty flavor of the rice is wonderful! You need to try it!

Organic Italian Nerone or Black RiceReview Date: 06/11/2011;
Anonymous This rice has a nutty smell and taste. It is different from any rice we've ever had but we enjoyed it. If you are looking fro something different I'd try suggest trying this product.

YUMMOReview Date: 03/02/2011;
By: Kathleen Riggio
(
Summerton,
SC
)
This is such a great product and I absolutely love it.

Great rice!Review Date: 07/17/2009;
By: Theresa Darling
(
Warren,
PA
)
My hubby and I weren't sure what we were going to get, but we are adventuresome. Very pleased! Great flavor (unique, not too strong) and texture. Cooking instructions were not clear. So we used standard 1 cup rice to 2 cup water and it worked well.Looking forward to finishing the rice with a good grill-cooked veggie dinner soon!

Balsamic vinegarReview Date: 01/26/2010;
Anonymous This is our third bottle and we'll continue to buy it. Nice and thick and rich flavor, goes well on almost anything we've tried. Especially good with carmelized brussel sprouts.

Like no other.Review Date: 07/06/2012;
By: James H. Prentice
(
Los Angeles,
CA
)
Impossible to Imagine Bees gathering at a pine cone fest, but, that's exactly what this honey suggests.
Very unique and savory.
Treasure each serving of this nector and swoon.
I've had to hide this one from myself on occasion from a deep desire it gives me to go mountain climbing. I live at the beach in Southern California. Ha.